Fantasia BlendvsAmarillo
Fantasia Blend (dual purpose) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Fantasia Blend
Alpha acid
4.3–6.5%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
0.9–1.25 mL
United States
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Fantasia Blend
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Fantasia Blend
FruityCaramelCreamNobleStone fruit
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Fantasia Blend | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.3–6.5% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | - | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | - | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.25 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–70% |
| Humulene | - | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–9% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |